Large dragon headed turtle is carved from single piece of wood. It would appear that it is originally a Myoken- Bosatsu, buddha image, ride. (standing on his back.) Myoken-Bosatsu is the deity of the Polestar.
Measurements about: 20 7/8" (53cm) by 10 5/8" (27cm) and 7 7/8" (20cm) tall. ...click for details
This cylindrical bamboo incense container has lacquer top, bottom and cap. The decoration on the bamboo depicts three flying bats, good-luck motif, with carving. The lacquer part of the top has Kanji-character design, meaning happiness to come. The artist signature is carved on the bamboo. Measurements about : 13 5/8" (34.5cm) long. It is in excellent condition and comes with original wooden box.
Unique wood carving toad is carved from a single piece of hard wood, Tsuge or Boxwood. Measurements: 8 5/8" (21.8cm) tall. There are aged cracks on the stomach and back.
This Nyoi skifully carved in the shape of lotus bud, leaves and seeds. Nyoi is Buddhist ( bonze ) article for dignified manner. It is in excellent condition. Length 12 7/8"(32.7cm).
